For more information on the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas, readers can refer to the Forbes article “House to Impeach DHS Secretary for ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors'” by [Author Name]. The article provides detailed information on the House Speaker Mike Johnson’s letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the planned impeachment trial in April. It also highlights key facts about the impeachment process, including the role of impeachment managers and the two-thirds majority vote required for conviction.
The article mentions that the House voted to impeach Mayorkas on Feb. 13 for failing to maintain “operational control” of the border and not detaining all undocumented immigrants awaiting removal proceedings. However, it is noted that the Democrat-controlled Senate is unlikely to vote to convict Mayorkas, given the current party composition and the high threshold for conviction.
Johnson’s letter to Schumer emphasized the need for a timely impeachment trial, stating that the evidence against Mayorkas is clear, comprehensive, and compelling. The letter also announced the impeachment managers who will present the case to the Senate, all of whom are Republicans. The article mentions that 67 votes are needed for conviction, and currently, the Democrats have a majority in the Senate.
In terms of background information, the article discusses the House’s previous failed attempt to impeach Mayorkas and the criticisms he has faced from Republicans regarding his handling of the southern border. Mayorkas and DHS have defended his record, stating that the issues at the border are not new and that previous secretaries could have faced impeachment under the same standards. The resolution against Mayorkas accused him of systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust.
For updates on the upcoming impeachment trial and further analysis of the case against Mayorkas, readers can follow the developments in Congress and various news outlets. Stay tuned for more information on the impeachment process and its potential impact on the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policies.
